Dalcerides radians

Dalcerides radians is a moth in the family Dalceridae. It was described by Walter Hopp in 1921.[1] It is found in southern Brazil. The habitat consists of subtropical wet, subtropical moist and warm temperate moist forests.

Dalcerides radians
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D. radians
Binomial name
Dalcerides radians
(Hopp, 1921)
Synonyms
  • Acragopsis radians Hopp, 1921

The length of the forewings is 7–10 mm for males and 10–11 mm for females. The forewings are pale golden yellow with a silky luster. The scales are arranged to give the appearance of transverse undulating bands. The hindwings are pale yellow. Adults are on wing from September to May.[2]

References

  1. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Dalceridae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
  2. Miller, S.E., 1994: Systematics of the Neotropical moth family Dalceridae (Lepidoptera). Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology 153 (4): 1–495. Full Article:


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